The Lincoln Squirrel – News, features and photos from Lincoln, Mass.

Juneteenth celebration
2026-06-06 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Codman Field, Ballfield Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
The METCO Coordinating Committee will bring people together to honor freedom, reflect on history, and celebrate community at the annual Juneteenth Celebration on Saturday, June 6 from 1:00-4:00pm at Codman Field. The gathering will feature food, music, student performances, family-friendly activities, and opportunities to learn and connect. If you’d like to request a vendor table, please complete this form by Friday, May 15.

Artist reception: Tom Doran
2026-06-06 14:00 - 16:30 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
The Lincoln Library Art Gallery will host a reception for artist Tom Doran on Saturday, June 6 from 2:00-4:30pm.

Farrington Nature Linc fundraiser
2026-06-06 17:00 - 20:30 | Farrington Nature Linc, 291 Cambridge Turnpike, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Farrington Nature Linc’s annual June Bug fundraiser is on Saturday, June 6 from 5:00–8:30pm. Come hear about our summer programs, enjoy live music and food, and raise a glass in support. All proceeds support Nature Linc’s mission to connect youth with nature. This event is adults-only, and tickets can be purchased here.

LOMA: Steve Heck
2026-06-08 19:00 - 22:00 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Steve Heck will be the headliner at the next Lincoln Open Mic Acoustic (LOMA) on Monday, June 8 from 7–10 p.m. in Bemis Hall (doors open at 6:30pm, featured performers play from 8:30-9:00pm). He’s at home playing a wide variety of piano styles from jazz to pop, Latin to rock, and country to blues and has played on stage and in the studio with the Byrds, the Allman Brothers, Peter Yarrow, and Richie Havens. LOMA is a monthly open mic night event with mics and instrumental pickups suitable for individuals or small groups playing acoustic-style. Come and perform (email loma3re@gmail.com to sign up) or just come listen to acoustic music and spoken word. Free admission.

L-S Friends of Music meeting
2026-06-09 19:00 - 20:30 | L-S conference room A, 390 Lincoln Rd, Sudbury, MA, 01776, United States
The L-S Friends of Music are seeking new volunteers and will have an information session at their upcoming annual meeting on Tuesday, June 9 at 7:00pm in L-S Conference Room A.
Each year, LSFOM contributes anywhere from $5,000–$20,000 to enrich the Music Department at L-S in the form of subsidized field trips, scholarships for private music instruction, piano tunings, new musical instruments, and more. In 2025 they even helped fund a new lighting system in the L-S auditorium, But continued operation depends on the next generation of music parents (especially those with current eighth-, ninth- and tenth graders) getting more involved. State law requires registered nonprofits to maintain a minimum number of volunteers and board members. To this end, they are recruiting the following:

Concessions committee co-chair
Fundraising committee co-chair
Secretary co-chair
Treasurer co-chair
Co-President
General Board Member

Questions? Email lsfriendsofmusic@gmail.com.

"Fixing the Unfixable"
2026-06-12 12:30 - 17:00 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
WordsMove Theater, which features numerous Lincoln residents, returns with “Fixing the Unfixable,” another series of staged readings of short humorous plays:

Friday, June 12 at 12:30 p.m. — Bemis Hall
Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. — Lincoln Public Library
Saturday, June 20 at 7:30pm — Congregation Beth El (105 Hudson Road, Sudbury)

Enjoy some laughs with plays by Nora Ephron, Paul Rudnick, Peter M. Floyd, and Robert Luxford, directed by Lincoln’s Mary Crowe and Ben Dubrovsky. Free and open to all.

Thoreau exhibition open house
2026-06-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Walden Woods, 44 Baker Farm Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
The Walden Woods Project library will host an open house for part 1 of a two-part exhibition on Friday, June 12 from 6:30-8:30pm at the Walden Woods library (44 Baker Farm Road, Lincoln). The exhibitions are curated in connection with “Henry David Thoreau,” executive produced by Ken Burns and Don Henley, that premiered on PBS in March. Part 1, “Who He Was, What He Stood For,” focuses on Thoreau’s early adulthood and his emergence as a writer. It explores how the forces of society, family, friends, the Transcendentalist movement, and his time at Walden Pond helped shaped his writings and philosophies. It’s open until March 31, 2027. Click here to register.

Microadventures in Massachusetts
2026-06-13 13:30 - 14:30 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Massachusetts is full of history, spectacular scenery, hiking trails, and other wonderful opportunities for adventure, and many of these places are hidden in plain sight: in our museums, state parks, and shared spaces. Get inspiration for all of your summer day trips and adventures in one program.

"Storytelling Across the Cultures"
2026-06-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Bemis Hall, 15 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
South Asian Poets of New England will host the fourth regional New England Folk Literature and Oral Poetry Festival with a family-oriented “Storytelling Across the Cultures” with American, Latin American, Persian, Arabic, Chinese, Afghan, and Indian stories concluding with music on Saturday, June 13 from 2:00–5:00pm in Bemis Hall, and “Poetry Across the Cultures” on Sunday, June 29 at 10:00am on Zoom. To register, email idcinboston@gmail.com. Supported by the Mass. Cultural Council.
Appearances and stories by the following (read bios here):

Bruce Marcus, emcee
Chow-Chin Chuang, “Princess Iron Fan in Flaming Mountain”
Nicolette Nordin Heavey, Latin American and Persian tales
Trevor Maloof, “Aladdin and the Magic Lamp”
Mike Cohen, Indian and Norwegian tales
Paul Rogoshewski, folk songs

Codman Campout
2026-06-13 16:30 - 2026-06-14 10:00 | Codman Community Farms, 58 Codman Rd, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Gather your tent, sleeping bags, friends, and family for a night on the farm featuring homemade chili, campfires, s’mores, and the traditional singalong at the annual Codman Community Farms Campout & Chili Night on Saturday, June 13 starting at 4:30pm. Dinner includes homemade beef chili and vegan chili with a toppings bar and tortilla chips. Camping is available for $40 per tent and includes s’mores around the campfire plus hot coffee, bagels, and orange juice the following morning. Or come just for dinner and enjoy a summer evening with friends and neighbors. Reserve your campsite and pre-order your chili here by Thursday, June 11.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party
2026-06-17 15:00 - 18:00 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Children are invited to the library for crafts and other fun, ice cream, and a magic show by Ed Popielarczyk at 4:00pm. All ages welcome. More information.

"Fixing the Unfixable"
2026-06-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States

Movie: “The Zone of Interest”
2026-06-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Lincoln Library Tarbell Room, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp. Hosted by the Lincoln Library Film Society. More information.

Adult Dungeons & Dragons
2026-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Zoom
Join librarian and game master Casey for a monthly Dungeons & Dragons campaign. No past familiarity with Dungeons & Dragons necessary; new adventurers and seasoned pros alike are welcome; we just ask that all characters be at level 5 (character sheets can be provided if needed). Register here.

Adult Summer Reading Snack Bar
2026-06-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Enjoy light refreshments, get your summer reading bingo card, learn about the reading challenge prizes, and sample suggested titles from each summer reading category.

Hannan Open Farm Fest
2026-06-20 12:00 - 15:00 | Hannan Healthy Foods, 270 South Great Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Hannan Healthy Foods (270 South Great Road) is hosting its annual seasonal kickoff event on Saturday, June 20 from noon–3:00pm. This is a community event with live music, farmland tours, family-friendly games and plenty of food and drinks. Please register so we know to expect you (though drop-ins are welcome, too).

"Fixing the Unfixable"
2026-06-20 19:30 - 21:00 | Congregation Beth El, 105 Hudson Road, Sudbury, MA, United States

Summer solstice celebration
2026-06-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Drumlin Farm, 208 S Great Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Celebrate the longest day of the year on the drumlin with an evening of stories, s’mores, and animal encounters at Drumlin Farm. Registration required; details here.

Author talk: “Boston, 1776: A Rogue Tour of Revolution City”
2026-06-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
“Boston, 1776: A Rogue Tour of Revolution City” with author J.D. Dickey. More info and registration.

Maker Space: Pride in the Park
2026-06-24 10:00 - 12:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
Create during this Pride Month by stepping into a vibrant world of creativity, self-expression, and community. Click here for more information and registration.

Pride Yoga with Lincoln Pride
2026-06-24 18:30 - 19:30 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
An inclusive yoga class with Lincoln Pride that’s free and open to all, though donations are welcome. 100% of proceeds will benefit Glisten (Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network).

deCordova Performance Series: Vance Gilbert
2026-06-26 18:30 - 20:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
See details here.

Kids' triathlon
2026-06-27 08:30 - 23:00 | MA
The “Splash, Mash, Dash” Lincoln Kids Triathlon returns on Saturday, June 27 for the 22nd year. Kids ages 5-14 (all ability levels) are invited to participate in the race that starts at 8:30am at the Codman Pool. Every participant receives a T-shirt, goody bag, and medal. Click here for course and age group information. Register here before race day to save $10 per person on the entry fee (online registration ends on Friday, June 26 at 11:00am). Packet pickup is Friday, June 26 from 1:00–6:00pm or race morning from 7:00–8:00am in the Hartwell Multipurpose Room. Organizers are also looking for volunteers to help out during the race. If you have a few hours to give, please email ginger.reiner@gmail.com.

Craft supply swap
2026-06-27 12:30 - 15:30 | Lincoln Public Library, 3 Bedford Rd, Lincoln, MA, United States
Do you have gently used craft supplies left over from a project that you aren’t sure what to do with? Swap for new-to-you supplies! More information.

deCordova Performance Series: Arias Aloft
2026-06-28 18:00 - 19:30 | deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States

"Poetry Across Culture"
2026-06-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
South Asian Poets of New England will host the fourth regional New England Folk Literature and Oral Poetry Festival with a family-oriented “Storytelling Across the Generations” with American, Latin American, Persian, Arabic, Chinese, Afghan, and Indian stories, conclude with music on Saturday, June 13 from 2:00–5:00pm in Bemis Hall and “Poetry Across Culture” on Sunday, June 29 at 10:00am on Zoom. T register, email idcinboston@gmail.com. Supported by the Mass. Cultural Council.

Lincoln pollinator garden tour #1
2026-06-30 10:00 - 11:00 | Chapman Pasture, opposite 50 Silver Hill Road, Lincoln, MA, United States
Join managers of pollination system gardens across the Sudbury, Assabet, and Concord rivers watershed (SuAsCo) to learn about the importance of native plants, gardening to improve habitat, and ecosystem interactions. Drop-in tours will be held during a two-hour window starting at the following times and taking place at the following locations:

June 18 at 2:30pm — Sunny Meadow Farm, Chelmsford with Chelmsford Pop-up Library (parking/garden location)
June 18 at 5:00pm — Thanksgiving Forest, Chelmsford (garden location)
June 20 at 3:00pm — Bumblebee Park, Littleton
June 24 from 6:00–7:30 pm — Ghiloni Park, Marlborough (garden location)
June 30 at 10:00am — Chapman Pasture, Lincoln*
July 7 at 10:00am — Pollinator Meadow, Lincoln (parking; garden to west)

Questions? Contact Mike Perrin at mperrin@svtweb.org.
* Parking for Chapman Pasture in Lincoln: from Weston Road, drive north on Silver Hill Road. The trailhead is across from #50. Just north of the trailhead, there is an area of road that has a wider/flatter shoulder and can accommodate several cars. From the trailhead, walk quarter-mile mile over bog bridges to reach the field. More information on Bumble Bee Project.

Fourth of July activities
2026-07-04 07:45 - 18:00 | TBA
See this Parks and Recreation Department web page for details. Events include a Firecracker Run, children’s bike parade, Declaration of Independence reading, a parade with floats and live music, a Boy Scout cookout, EV car show, and a free town-wide swim at Codman Pool.

Lincoln pollinator garden tour #2
2026-07-07 10:00 - 17:00 | Pollinator Meadow, Smith School, 6 Ballfield Road, Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States

deCordova Performance Series: Leslie Mendelson
2026-07-10 18:30 - 20:00 | deCordova Sculpture Park & Museum, 51 Sandy Pond Rd., Lincoln, MA, 01773, United States
